Niels Diffrient's designs are grounded in the philosophy that form follows function. His work has spanned generations,
consistently looking past trends to reinvent the tools we use for daily living.

With an academic foundation in design and
architecture and a degree from Cranbrook Academy, Diffrient channels his knowledge of engineering, architecture, and human
factors into the creation of highly functional and aesthetically timeless designs.

From his early work with the studios
of Eero Saarinen, Marco Zanuso, and Henry Dreyfuss to his current work with Humanscale, Diffrient's visionary talent has been
widely recognized. Included among his many honors are the 2002 National Design Award from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt,
National Design Museum, and the 1999 Chrysler Design Award. In recent years, Diffrient has focused his energies on designs for
the office environment, particularly seating--a category in which he has pioneered numerous breakthroughs, from pneumatic
cylinders for seat height adjustment to weight-activated automatic recline.

Humanscale

Creating a more comfortable place to work.

Task lighting is an integral part of the ergonomic workstation, and each of Humanscale's task lights provides exceptional levels of bright, comfortable light. Yielding both ergonomic and economic benefits, Humanscale's comprehensive lighting line fits any needs, whether you desire performance, efficiency, ease of use, or all of the above.

Since the start in 1983, Humanscale has built a solid reputation - and amassed an impressive trophy collection - as a design and innovation leader. The Humanscale mission is to develop high-performance ergonomic office tools that solve functional problems as simply and elegantly as possible.